Construction Workplace Coordinator

ROLE Construction Workplace Co-ordinator;
LOCATION South London;
JOB TYPE Permanent;
PACKAGE Up to £36,000basic salary + travel expenses and other benefits

Reason why you should leave your current job and join this company:
This is a rare chance to work for a small but growing main building contractor with a huge order book in London, where you can have a serious impact on the direction of the business. The company have a superb reputation and negotiate most of their work. Typical projects range from £500k to £20m and include both new build and refurbishment schemes.

Role Snapshot:
The Workplace Co-ordinator methodology addresses the following key work areas:

Þ Make links to all site contractors, employers and sub-contractors to establish their recruitment requirements and market the services of the WPC;
Þ Identify employers’ skill needs and ensure recruitment/training are timetabled to meet employers’ labour requirements when a new employee is placed with them;
Þ Make links to any other construction recruitment agencies to identify work placement opportunities;
Þ Commission or run training for prospective construction employees in how to apply for posts, complete application forms and perform well in interviews;
Þ Develop customised pre-employment training in conjunction with employers to ensure applicants understand the nature of the job, develop some of the skills required and develop strategies for successfully entering the industry;
Þ Commission or run basic training leading to Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) accreditation;
Þ Recruit individuals to pre-employment training via training providers, colleges, Jobcentre Plus, site walk-ups, Work Programme providers or community agencies;
Þ Liase with individuals placed into employment or work placement opportunities to identify any issues/training requirements and support them in entering work-based training;
Þ Liaise with employers to ensure any candidates placed are properly supported and support employers in preparing training/career plans for individuals;

Company Snapshot:
– Established for over 25 years;
– National Main Building Contractor who are now London based;
– Work on mostly repeat business.

Essential and Beneficial Skills:
• Essential – Must be an experienced Construction Workplace Coordinator;
• Essential – Main Building Contractor background.